Internal Motivation Research Articles

How does digital tax administration affect R&D manipulation? Evidence from dual machine learning

Governing firms' R&D manipulation is crucial amid the prevalent opportunism during innovation in emerging economies. This study employs data on listed companies in China from 2010 to 2021 and uses the Golden Tax Project III as a quasi-natural experiment to estimate the effect of digital tax administration (DTA) on R&D manipulation via a dual machine learning model. Based on the capability, opportunity, and motivation-behavior (COM-B) theoretical framework, we explore the key pathways and identify the heterogeneous effects of DTA on various R&D manipulation motivations and directions. The results indicate the following: (1) DTA can regulate firms' R&D manipulation behavior and incentivize innovation quality and diversity. (2) DTA reduces R&D manipulation by enhancing accounting information quality and transmission efficiency in capital markets (internal and external information channels), strengthening tax audits (external monitoring channels), and curbing managerial self-interest and tax avoidance motives (internal motivation channels). (3) The DTA primarily functions as a governance instrument to address manipulation in various directions driven by tax avoidance and executive self-interest motives. These findings offer valuable insights for exploring governance models to address R&D manipulation in emerging economies.

A virtue intervention for interracial interactions increases motivation to respond without prejudice

ABSTRACT Multicultural scholars suggest that effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training must raise awareness of prejudice and racism while also including strategies for changing behavior by developing certain approach goals (e.g. the goal of becoming a more courageous and patient person). This study examines how virtue interventions that cultivate courage and patience may be a useful approach for increasing motivation to respond without prejudice during interracial interactions. Virtue interventions were tested in 292 White college students (69.2% female; M Age = 20.9) across four conditions (control, virtue only/no race salience, virtue and race salient, and race salient/no virtue). Results suggest that White college students receiving the virtue/race salient intervention increased internal motivation to respond without prejudice, but those who received the race salient/no virtue condition reported decreased levels of courage and decreased motivation to respond without prejudice. Findings are discussed in light of positive psychology, DEI, anti-racism training and interventions, and virtue development.

Evaluation of simulation-based intervention for implicit bias mitigation: A response to systemic racism

BackgroundTraining health care professionals to mitigate implicit biases can reduce health inequities caused by racism. Implicit bias mitigation strategies (IBMS) have been shown to reduce biased behaviors. This study aimed to determine the impact of IBMS practice simulation on learners’ behaviors and family experience in one hospital unit. MethodsThis study used a quasi-experimental design in a large pediatric hospital. In total, 195 participants completed a simulation-based education intervention. Learners practiced IBMS with Simulated Participants. Participant perceptions were measured at four time points, and translational outcomes were collected using survey results and other outcomes. ResultsSituational judgment test results improved postintervention and at follow-up. Participants reported using IBMS skills at time points three and four. Internal and External Motivation Scale and family satisfaction scores remained unchanged. Family experience measures improved, showing decreases in security dispatch calls for perceived family escalation and in deny entries and behavioral contracts stratified by race. ConclusionsSimulation can shift perspectives and behaviors. More research is needed on the impact of simulation-based interventions on IBMS skill development and translational outcomes.

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Personal identity and intrinsic motivation are extremely important and determinants of each person’s behavior and attitude. In businesses, employees deeply influence the team environment, the level of team creativity and innovation, and the shared transformational leadership through their personal identity and internal motivation. This study collected data from 221 employees working in different fields to evaluate the relationship between personal identity, intrinsic motivation, team climate, team creativity and innovation, and shared transformational leadership style. Through multivariate regression, the results showed that personal identity and intrinsic motivation have a significantly positive impact on shared transformational leadership and team climate. In terms of team creativity and innovation, the results are statistically significant for personal identity.

Motivasi Siswa terhadap Pembelajaran Seni Budaya (Seni Musik) pada Kelas VIII C di SMPN 2 Batang Gasan

Cultural arts learning is one of the compulsory subjects taught at the Junior High School (SMP) level. Through cultural arts at school, students are able to express themselves and channel their creativity. In learning, student motivation is an important factor in determining student success in achieving understanding. Because motivation will influence a person's desire to do something. This study was conducted to describe student motivation towards learning cultural arts (music) in class VIII C at SMPN 2 Batang Gasan District. In conducting this study, the researchers employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. The study focused on grade VIII students of SMPN 1 Batang Gasang, with the sample group being determined using the cluster random sampling technique. The selected sample consisted of students from class VIII C. To gather data, a questionnaire was distributed to the students, which was designed based on indicators of intrinsic and extrinsic learning motivation. The collected data was then analyzed using the average equation and subjected to descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the research obtained, it can be concluded that student motivation towards learning cultural arts (music) in class VIII C at SMPN 2 Batang Gasan District is obtained for internal motivation with an average value of 75.7% in the high category. As for extrinsic motivation, the average value is 65.32% in the high category. Overall, student motivation obtained an average value of 70.51% in the high category. Therefore, student motivation at SMPN 1 Batang Gasan can be categorised as high towards learning cultural arts, especially in music.

Pengaruh Motivasi Internal Dan External Terhadap Niat Berkunjung Kembali Dimediasi Oleh Kepuasan

This research aims to analyze the influence of internal motivation and external motivation on intention to revisit which is mediated by satisfaction with visiting Pualu Nusa Penida. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews and distributing questionnaires to tourists. The research sample was 100 tourists, while the sampling technique used purposive sampling. Data was collected from 100 respondents using a questionnaire and analyzed using SEM PLS. Evaluation of the PLS-based structural model, apart from looking at the R-square and Q-square values, can also be carried out by fulfilling several criteria such as the Chi-Square Test, GFI (Goodness of Fit Index), SRMR (Standardized Root Residual) and NFI (Normal Fit Index) . Based on the results of the analysis using statistical tests, the results of this research are, internal motivation has a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction, external motivation has a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction, tourist satisfaction also has a positive effect on tourists' intention to revisit, internal motivation has a significant positive effect on intention. Tourists' return visit and external motivation have a positive influence on tourists' intention to return.

Individualized activity recommendation based on a physical fitness assessment increases short- and long-term regular physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis in a retrospective cohort study.

Despite the evidence of beneficial effects of physical activity (PA), people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) are less physically active than the general population. To increase PA in pwMS, we developed a structured individually tailored PA promotion program which is conducted within clinical practice in a university-based outpatient clinic since 2016. This study serves as retrospective quality control of this program. In a retrospective cohort study, we assessed the physical fitness of pwMS and the impact of the program on short- and long-term PA changes and behavioral determinants. The program consisted of four appointments each 2-4 weeks apart. Spiroergometric test results of female pwMS were compared to female non-MS controls who underwent a voluntary physical fitness analysis. The short version of the Freiburger questionnaire, self-developed questions and the modified Physical activity screening questionnaire (PASQ) were sent to all participants assessing the PA levels before the program, 3 months after the program (short-term), and at the time of the survey (long-term). Additionally, established questionnaires assessed behavioral determinants before the program and long-term. A total of 166 participants [mean age 38.32 (± 10.61 SD), mean EDSS 2.30 (±1.29 SD)] and mostly females (63.3%, n = 105) were included in the study and started the program. A total of 136 participants completed the program. Out of these 63.9% (n = 87) answered the questionnaires in 12.38 (±11.34 SD) months after finishing the program. At baseline female pwMS (n = 100) showed a lower physical fitness in comparison to non-MS controls (n = 26) (maximal workload (Watts): 138.86 ± 37.85 vs. 191.73 ± 45.25, p < 0.001; peak oxygen consumption (ml min-1 kg-1): 26.40 ± 7.23 vs. 31.56 ± 10.10, p = 0.020). pwMS were more regularly active in short- (62.1%) and long-term (55.2%) compared to baseline (24.2%, p < 0.001). Among the activated participants, we observed improved internal motivation (p = 0.002) and decreased perception of barriers (p = 0.006) compared to baseline. PwMS showed a lower physical fitness in comparison to non-MS controls. An individually tailored PA promotion program might improve behavioral determinants and thereby increase short- and long-term PA levels of pwMS.

“I Will Still Fight for It till the End”: Factors That Sustain and Detract from Indian Youths’ Climate Activism

This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 22 Indian youth climate activists (mean age = 19) from 13 cities across India to explore factors that sustain or detract from climate activism. Data were analyzed using reflexive Thematic Analysis. In addition to two gatekeeping factors (lack of family support and financial and job pressures) that may prevent youth from joining or cause youth to quit their climate activism entirely, this study identified factors that affected youth’s sustained climate activism: two detracting factors (negative interactions with government, and online and in-person bullying and harassment); four supporting factors (sense of community, internal motivations, seeing tangible achievements, and personal growth); and one factor (climate anxiety) with mixed effects on sustaining youth activism. Further, we describe ways in which youth holding minoritized identities, including lower-income, Muslim, and rural youth, had distinct experiences.

The Influence of Internal Communication and Work Motivation on Employee Performance at Central Events Kuta Bali

Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of internal communication and work motivation on improving employee performance at Central Events. Method: The method of this research is quantitative, analyzed using Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) 25, with data analysis techniques using simple linear regression and multiple linear regression. Data collection was obtained from 33 respondents using saturated sampling through the distribution of questionnaires and documentation studies. Result: The results of the research partially showed that the internal communication variable had no positive and significant effect on employee performance with a value of tcount 1.226 &lt; ttable 2.042 and a significance value of 0.230 &gt; 0.05, meanwhile the work motivation variable had a positive but not significant effect on employee performance with a value of tcount 2.475 &gt; ttable 2.042 and a significance value of 0.019 &gt; 0.05. The results of the research simultaneously showed that the variables of internal communication and work motivation had a positive and significant effect on the performance of Central Events employees with a value of fcount 24.360&gt; ftable 3.316 and a significance value of 0.000 &lt;0.05. Contribution: Suggestions for improvement that can be given are that leaders should regularly hold meetings, make new policies to provide training and development on a regular basis and make policies that regulate working hours and sanctions for employees to create harmonious relationships, improve discipline, quality and employee performance..

The mediating role of health behaviors in the relationship between internal locus of control and life satisfaction in public health students

Well-being is a continuous process requiring decisions and actions to maintain or build health. This study examines the indirect effect of health locus of control on life satisfaction via healthy behaviors based on living systems theory. Participants were 730 students of various majors related to medicine and health, aged between 19 and 30 (M = 22.29, SD = 1.64), including 79.04% women. Self-report measures were used to assess life satisfaction, multidimensional health locus of control, and health behavior. Women scored higher than men on the total health behavior scale, especially in a healthy diet and preventive behavior. Men scored higher than women on internal health locus of control (HLC), while women scored higher than men on the powerful others HLC in making decisions about their health. The study confirmed the mediating effect of healthy behavior on the relationship between the internal HLC and life satisfaction. The present mechanism highlights the crucial role of internal motivation in increasing subjective well-being by maintaining health behaviors among young adults. The role of intervention programs focused on improving internal HLC and health behaviors is discussed.

Мотивы абитуриентов при поступлении на факультет физической культуры

The article discusses the issues of determining the motives of applicants for admission to the Faculty of Physical Education and identifying the reasons. The survey was conducted on groups of students of the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports of the State University of Education. 90 students of different sports specializations took part in the survey: 31 1st year students, 20 2nd year students, 23 3rd year students and 16 4th year students. As a result of the survey, the leading motives for admission were identified, the types and ratios of internal and external motives for admission were established, differences in admission motives depending on the applicant's gender were revealed. The results obtained can serve as a basis for the development of a questionnaire with a dichotomous interval rating scale, in which the weight of each answer will be evaluated by the respondent in points, and the final score will be calculated as the average weight of all answers.

Employee green innovation behavior based on the ability-motivation-opportunity framework: fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis

PurposeThe increasing emphasis on ecological responsibility within Chinese enterprises has underscored the critical role of employees’ green innovation behavior in enhancing environmental performance and enhancing core competitiveness. Grounded in the Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity (AMO) theoretical framework, this study employs configuration analysis to investigate the driving mechanisms behind the multi-factorial interplay affecting employees’ green innovation behaviors.MethodologyData was collected through questionnaires distributed among a random sample of 219 Chinese corporate employees. fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fs-QCA) was then applied to identify the specific configurations contributing to high levels of green innovation behavior.Findings(1) There are three driving paths for employees’ green innovation behaviors: a leadership-organization co-driving path composed of green self-efficacy, environmentally transformative leadership, and organizational support; a leadership-driving path composed of green self-efficacy, environmentally transformative leadership, internal motivation, and external motivation; and an organization-driving path composed of green self-efficacy, organizational support, internal motivation, and external motivation. (2) There are three non-green innovation behavior-driven paths: they are divided into organizational support lack type, leadership-organizational joint lack type, and capability lack type. (3) Under specific conditions, motivational factors and environmental change leadership, motivational factors and sense of organizational support can promote employees’ green innovation through equivalent substitution.Originality(1) Significant emphasis is placed on examining how Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity synergize to shape employees’ green innovation behaviors, addressing a gap in the literature regarding their collective influence. (2) The study applies a configural approach to unravel the complex causal linkages influencing employees’ green innovation behaviors, offering detailed insights into the dynamics between individual attributes and contextual factors. (3) This research elucidates the combined effects of factors such as organizational support, leadership styles, and employees’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, and how they collaborate to foster an environment conducive to green innovation.ImplicationsThe findings not only enrich the theoretical understanding of green innovation behavior but also provide strategic recommendations for Chinese enterprises to encourage such behavior. These insights are essential for guiding sustainable development and enhancing competitive advantage.

Planning to Take More Mathematics Courses in High School: Who Does and Who Doesn't?

What are the most common motives invoked by 9th graders when asked about their plans to take (or not) more mathematics courses during high school? How do beliefs about math course-taking affect students’ actual planning? To what extent is planning of math course-taking associated with high school students’ socio-demographic backgrounds? The study employs data from the High School Longitudinal Survey of 2009 to examine the issue of persistence in math course-taking during high school. The study shows that almost two-thirds of 9th graders plan to do math during all their high school years, although intentions to persist in math vary across racial and especially socioeconomic backgrounds. The study also demonstrates the importance of belief constructs such as math identity, internal motivation toward math learning and math utility on math course-taking planning. A better understanding of students’ motives to engage in high school math may help develop classroom practices that emphasize the long-term benefits of math learning.

The present situation of the nursing practice environment and its influence on nursing quality in a post-epidemic era: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundNursing Practice Environment is an important index to improve nursing quality and patient outcome. To explore the nursing practice environment in the COVID-19 ward during the period of COVID-19 and its impact on nursing quality to provide reference for setting up supporting nursing team in epidemic area in the future.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 251 nurses working in COVID-19 ward in Shanghai, Hainan and Hunan in December 2022 through stratified proportional sampling. Structured questionnaires, including general information questionnaire, professional practice environment scale and nursing quality questionnaire, were used to investigate the patients. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between nursing practice environment and nursing quality, and multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of nursing quality in the COVID-19 ward.ResultsThe professional practice environment scale score was (3.34 ± 0.40), the nursing quality questionnaire score was (9.47 ± 0.81), both at a high level. Single factor analysis showed that nursing quality was related to educational background, physical condition, professional title, grade of the original hospital and composition of nursing staff in supported departments. Nursing quality were positively correlated with each nursing practice environment dimensions (in addition to teamwork). The results of regression analysis showed that the nursing practice environment in the COVID-19 ward had a positive impact on nursing quality.ConclusionsThe nursing practice environment and nursing quality of nurses in the COVID-19ward is generally very high. The education, working hospital level and nursing practice environment of nurses are the important factors influencing nursing quality. The relationship between nursing practice environment (include leadership and autonomy in clinical practice, staff relationships with physicians, control over practice, communication about patients, handling disagreement and conflict, internal work motivation and cultural sensitivity) and nursing quality is positive. It is suggested that the hospital should pay special attention to and improve nursing practice environment in order to improve nursing quality when setting up temporary ward in the future epidemic period of infectious diseases, ensure patient safety.Impact on clinical practiceResearch shows that an active nursing practice environment can improve the quality of care, and nursing managers create and maintain an active practice environment to improve the quality of care and ensure patient safety.

Analisis Gaya, Motivasi Dan Respon Siswa Dalam Pembelajaran Geografi di MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda

Learning is the core of an education has an important role in advancing the welfare and human resources, one of which is in terms of teaching and learning. The purpose of this study is to determine learning styles, student motivation and student responses in learning geography. Geography learning styles that will be the focus of researchers in this study are visual, auditorial, and kinesthetic learning styles Motivation is one of the steps or factors that can encourage students to behave using feelings and reactions in geography learning activities. The results of research on class X students consisting of 34 female students, class XI consisting of 26 female students and class XII consisting of 35 male students at MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda. Based on the results of the study, the majority of learning styles owned by class X students are visual as many as 34 students, then class XI students are mostly kinesthetic as many as 26 students, as well as class XII the majority of kinesthetic learning styles as many as 35 students Each class has a different learning style and has each learning style. Every student basically has motivation in themselves, be it external or internal motivation. The sample in this study was class X consisting of 34 female students, XI IPS1 consisting of 26 female students, XII IPS2 consisting of 35 male students at MA Darul Ihsan Samarinda. The sample technique used is Random Sampling. Based on the results of data recap that has been done on the student learning motivation questionnaire has motivation in the good category, from these results it can be said that 34 students have good motivation, then in the category as many as 26 students have a category Less, then as many as 35 students have a good category. Based on data analysis that has been carried out on student learning responses in classes X and XI, it is found that student learning responses are in the good category with a total of 60 students or equivalent to 64%. Then in the very good category with 35 students or equivalent to 65%. The high learning response can be seen from the various indicators that have been analyzed.

KArAT (Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial): rationale and design features of a multicenter randomized controlled trial

BackgroundTotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) is commonly performed to relieve pain in persons with severe knee osteoarthritis. Despite substantial pain reduction and functional improvements, physical activity (PA) does not necessarily increase post TKA. The premise for this randomized trial is that a behavioral intervention invoking internal and external motivators could lead to improvement in PA uptake post TKA. MethodsKArAT (the Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial) is a three-arm multi-center randomized controlled trial designed to establish the efficacy and sustainability of a personalized behavioral intervention in improving PA among TKA recipients with a primary diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis. The three arms include: 1) usual care, 2) attention control with Fitbit activity trackers, and 3) health coaching and financial incentives for reaching personalized PA goals. The primary outcome is defined as the proportion of participants engaged in at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over a given week after the 6-month intervention. We also plan to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis to establish the value and affordability of the KArAT interventions. DiscussionThis paper aims to outline the rationale, study design, and implementation of KArAT. Trial RegistrationClinicaltrials.gov NCT04107649

교사의 교직선택동기와 직무역량 및 삶 만족도 간의 관계

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the relationships among teachers’ motives for career choice and satisfaction with life being a teacher, mediated by job competence. Special attention is given to the moderated mediation effect by job burnout. Methods: To address the research questions we utilized data from the first wave of the Seoul Educational Longitudinal Study, including 2418 teachers in elementary/secondary education. A structural equation model was conducted and for the main analysis a Process Macro (59) was applied to examine the moderated mediation effect in the main model. Results: Results indicate that a partial mediation effect of competence on the relationship between motivations and satisfaction. Also, the positive relationship of internal motivation and competence was moderated by job burnout. In sum, only internal motivation impacts teachers’ satisfaction with life and the competence’s mediation effect is moderated by job burnout (-). Conclusion: The implications of thefindings are that teachers motivated by internal factors show higher satisfaction with life being a teacher and that job competence plays a positive role in the psychological process. However, job burnout limits the chance by reducing the internal motivation’s positive effect on competence. Policy implications are drawn based on the results of the study.

Exploration of the Causes and Intervention Measures of Junior High School Students' Boredom

At present, boredom has become a major problem in China's basic education. Under the circumstances of increasingly fierce social competition and intensified education, the rate of boredom has risen rapidly, especially for junior high school students. Therefore, on the basis of a brief elaboration of the concept of boredom, analyze the reasons for its formation from the four aspects of themselves, school, family and society, and explore the "four-dimensional" path to solve the problem of boredom of junior high school students: stimulate internal learning motivation and correct their own learning attitude; implement the multi-faceted development of students to meet students' Psychological needs; adopt a scientific upbringing method to reasonably expect the growth of children; rectify the bad social atmosphere and create a learning society for all, with a view to improving the learning quality of junior high school students.

Exploring causes of bullying among grade eight and nine learners in a South African education district

Bullying is a social phenomenon that has become a complex problem worldwide due to the complications that arise from its persistence among school-going adolescents. This study explored the causes of bullying among grades 8 and 9 in one secondary school in Amatole East District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. This qualitative study employed constructivist paradigm and a case study design. It utilised interviews to elicit data from 15 purposefully sampled participants. This study was informed by Travis Hirschi's 1968 Social Control Theory, and I used Braun and Clark's thematic analysis steps to analyse and interpret the data. The study found that bullying is triggered by jealousy and envy among learners, inadequate school furniture, family environment, physical attributes, lack of moral education, lack of sexual orientation education, and age differences among learners. Therefore, the study concluded that in order to detect the causes of bullying among grade 8 and 9 learners, teachers must apply Social Control Theory in the school environment by establishing consistent and supportive teacher-learner relationships to easily identify learners' behavioural changes and promote support, peer relationships, and unity among learners. This will reduce internal motivation that leads them to initiate bullying and violate other learners' rights. Additionally, the findings of this study will enable school stakeholders to develop intervention strategies, including disciplinary measures for learners, providing sexual orientation education, and involving parents in their efforts to manage bullying among grades 8 and 9 learners.

Environmental Knowledge and Green Purchase Intention and Behavior in China: The Mediating Role of Moral Obligation

The increasing global focus on environmental sustainability has led to a growing emphasis on green purchase behavior. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is one of the classical theories used to understand individual green purchase behavior from the perspective of psychology. Data are collected through an online survey, and the structural equation modeling (SEM) method is employed for analysis. The research findings demonstrate that consumers’ green purchase intention and environmental knowledge significantly and positively influence green purchase behavior. Moreover, moral obligation plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between green purchase intention and green purchase behavior, as well as in the relationship between environmental knowledge and green purchase behavior. By incorporating moral obligation and environmental knowledge into the TPB framework, this study advances the theoretical understanding of the drivers of green purchase behavior. Furthermore, this study reveals that green purchase intention, compared to environmental knowledge, exerts a greater influence on promoting consumers’ green purchase behavior. This finding underscores the crucial role of consumers’ internal motivation in driving sustainable choice. This study offers valuable implications for the design of green marketing strategies and have the potential to promote environmentally sustainable consumption behavior, thereby contributing to the global sustainability efforts.